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After nearly two decades off the air, the preschool cookery series Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em> returned to TV screens on CBeebies in the U.K. The show sees human-sized Big Cook Jen, played by Ibinabo Jack, and pepper shaker-sized Little Cook Small, played by Courtney Bowman, team up for exciting recipes for young viewers to follow along with and try out themselves at home. Jo Killingley, the creator and executive producer of Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em>, talks to TV Kids Weekly<\/em>about coming back to the series after almost 20 years, empowering young viewers and the opportunity to be found in kids\u2019 love of screens.<\/p>\n

Killingley is responsible for coming up with the original concept for Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em>, which first aired in 2004. \u201cAn idea pinged in my head one morning, that kids might like to see a little chef running around the countertop, helping out and getting mistakenly splattered with various ingredients,\u201d says Killingley. \u201cThe pairing of Big Cook and Little Cook allows them to ask questions and help each other deliver delicious dishes to the various characters who visit the \u2018Best Caf\u00e9 in the World!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em> is returning amid a dearth of cooking shows aimed at the youngest audiences, making it a good time for its relaunch. \u201cBringing the series back seemed like a really good idea to help our young audience explore new foods and give their caregivers fresh ideas for fun activities to share with them,\u201d says Killingley, who notes that episodes of the original series remain popular online. \u201cI loved making the show; there was always a real fondness for it. Relaunching it with a whole new cast felt like a genuinely exciting opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIbinabo Jack and Courtney Bowman are the perfect Jen and Small,\u201d\u00a0 Killingley adds. \u201cThey have a natural chemistry and are both very funny, which was crucial in capturing the original spirit of the show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Killingley also notes that the focus on healthy eating that has long permeated food culture has more recently been joined by growing attention to the topics of sustainability and mental health, which are folded into the new iteration of Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em>. \u201cThe show is all about where food comes from, how it is made and all the positives of cooking together at home,\u201d says Killingley.<\/p>\n

According to Killingley, what most sets Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em> apart from other kids\u2019 programs out there is that it\u2019s a \u201ccomedy cooking magazine show with a narrative.\u201d Not only does it have an overarching story to draw viewers in, but it also features catchy songs, animation, slapstick comedy and trips outside the kitchen to locales around the U.K. \u201cMost importantly,\u201d says Killingley, \u201cit has a recipe you can cook at home, which takes the show into your own kitchen. The series empowers our young viewers\u2014adults are referred to as \u2018grown-up helpers\u2019\u2014and encourages everyone to have a go at making something exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em>, viewers are treated to a magical setting with fantastical characters, but it\u2019s the humor, says Killingley, \u201cthat pulls the audience in and brings them back for more\u2014slapstick and joyous silliness. The storytelling of Big and Little Cook’s dilemmas in each episode also gives us a structure where anyone watching will want to see them triumph. Our catchphrases, songs, colorful graphics, unique recipes and animations give us regular moments throughout the show to look forward to.\u201d<\/p>\n

Killingley, a parent and former primary school teacher, is not unfamiliar with how attached kids can be to their screens. Though much is said about limiting screen time, the time that is spent on devices can be used to impart important lessons and provide a source of inspiration. \u201cWho knows, maybe Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em> will inspire a whole new generation of chefs\u2014or at least some little ones who want to try new foods,\u201d says Killingley. \u201cWe also aim for the storytelling in our series to promote emotional development, with tales of creativity, resilience and working together to achieve positive, shared outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em> enables children and caregivers to learn new things about the food they eat, be confident in the kitchen, make a mess,\u201d adds Killingley. \u201cAnd most of all, get creative.\u201d<\/p>\n

Big Cook, Little Cook<\/em> is produced by Dot To Dot Productions for CBeebies, which hosts recipes from the show on its website. Killingley is the founder and managing director at Dot To Dot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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